Looking at hills covered in native bush in one the largest areas of lowland native forests in the lower North Island. Considered a temperate rainforest, it typically consists of ferns, manuka, northern rata, and beech.
Young kahikatea trees growing skyward. Over time, these trees will become giants within the forest, reaching heights of 60...
View of Wainuiomata as seen from the lookout at the top of Wainuiomata Hill. A car park at the...
Sledge Track Creek in Wainuiomata is a habitat for kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird. These flightless and endangered birds...
From the peaks of Wainuiomata Regional Park the views are astounding. You can see Wellington Harbour and the city.
This view captures the eastern edge of the Remutaka Range in Palliser Bay, which can be accessed either via...
View of Top Pool a natural swimming hole in Wainuiomata River. Access is gained from the carpark at the...
A beech forest sits atop a spur descending towards a creek within the lowland broadleaf forest below. Broadleaf forest...
Moores Valley Road on a misty winter’s day in Wainuiomata presents a picturesque scene. One of the oldest roads...
